Quit Social Media

Read the list of sentences from the article.

In the end, Sivert survived the challenge.

That said, there were moments he considered giving up the challenge.

Especially as he got older and wiser, and $1,800 started to seem like a smaller and smaller

amount.

Regardless of the reward, Sivert remained committed to the cause, even amid the

pandemic, when social isolation was severe and in-person interactions were not an option.

Which two sentences taken together provide the BEST evidence to support the idea that sticking with the challenge became more difficult for Sivert?

• 1 and 3

• 2 and 4

• 1 and 2

• 3 and 4

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According to the article, social media has a positive impact on teens, despite questions about mental health issues. Which paragraph BEST supports this idea?

• Experts have long cautioned about the negative impacts social media can have on teens. Some studies suggest that the platforms are contributing to mental distress.

• "Social media is very difficult for teens and adults to resist," explained Adam Alter, a social psychologist. His book, "Irresistible," examines the addictive nature of digital products. "There's pretty good evidence that teens in particular — and especially tween and teen girls — are really susceptible to mental health issues."

• Much of social media is about highlighting "the best 1 percent of everyone's life," Alter said. "It's very easy, especially when you're in those years when you're sensitive to those social cues, to feel that your life is inferior."

• But, as long as it doesn't take time away from other important elements of life, like exercising, schoolwork and interacting in person, "there's tremendous benefit to be enjoyed from being online," Alter continued.

Which people or groups quoted in the article would be MOST likely to AGREE with the idea that the six-year delay will positively affect how Sivert engages with social media in the future?

• Lorna Klefsaas

• Sivert Klefsaas

• Sivert’s sister

• Adam Alter

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Which option BEST explains how many people interact with social media?

• Social media can be difficult to resist when used to highlight the best of one’s life.

• Social media has become the primary way most people communicate today.

• Social media can become addictive and make people think less of themselves.

• Social media improves one’s mental health when used to discuss personal problems.

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What is the best synonym for impacted as it is used in the text?

"She was eager to protect her son from the possible dangers of social media, after witnessing how it impacted her three daughters, all of whom are several years older than him."

• struck

• hit

• influenced

• helped

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Social isolation refers to...

• no in-person interactions.

• lots of in-person interaction.

• some in-person interaction.

• no social media.

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Would you take the 18 for 18 challenge?

• Yes, absolutely.

• Maybe, I'd have to think about it.

• No, absolutely not.

Do you think social media is more good than bad?

• Yes, most of the time.

• Sometimes.

• No, it's usually bad.

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